Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to gown-up, enter and work in a clean room environment; and de-gown to minimise contamination risks.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision in a food processing production environment.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to enter a clean room environment | 1.1 Identify and choose appropriate clothing and footwear 1.2 Fit and inspect clothing and footwear prior to entering a clean room 1.3 Follow hand washing and disinfecting procedures |
2. Work in a clean room environment | 2.1 Follow workplace procedures to enter a clean room environment 2.2 Conduct work activities to minimise risk of contamination |
3. Exit a clean room environment and de-gown | 3.1 Follow workplace procedures to exit a clean room environment 3.2 Remove protective clothing and footwear 3.3 Deposit clothing and footwear for laundering or disposal, in line with workplace guidelines |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Access and interpret requirements of clean room environment |
Navigate the world of work | Apply workplace procedures to own role and responsibilities |
Get the work done | Conduct required tasks in accordance with set instructions |
Sectors
Operational (OPR)